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The-Dream dropped a surprise album 1977 for free via his website

Hyper-talented R&B producer and songwriter turned solo artist The-Dream had another breakthrough with last year’s much loved record Love King. While we wait for the latest in his pantheon of love-themed records (following LoveHate, Love vs. Money and Love King) appropriately to be titled The Love IV, The-Dream unexpectedly dropped a surprise record on his site last night

Credited under his birth name Terius Nash and titled 1977, Nash’s birth year, the record appeared as a free download courtesy of The-Dream’s label Radio Killa Records. Citing his imprint deal with Def Jam, Nash tweeted, “chances ‘Def Jam’ puts a cease and desist on 1977 unfortunately Very High. but I think y'all will have it before lawyers make me take it down.”

While it may not have love in the title, don’t be fooled: romance is still in the air on 1977. One standout lyric from album opener: “I love the way you smell, but you’re always on some bullshit.” On a cursory first listen the album boasts a smooth, slightly mellower ballad-driven sound than Love King, with The Dream’s signature glossy crooning. Some of the tracks (“Wedding Crasher”, “1977”) venture into The Weeknd’s trippy/mellow vibe

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